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Mt Lofty Southern Emu-wren
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Common Name :
Mt Lofty Southern Emu-wren
Scientific Name :
Stipiturus malachurus intermedius
Habitat :
It likes low dense undergrowth around swamps or marshes in the southern part of the Mt Lofty Ranges in South Australia.
Diet :
Feeds mainly insects and spiders found amongst the branches not on the ground.
Size :
It grows up to 180mm.
Danger :
Fires and clearing of the habitat for farms have been the problems.
Researched by :
Reference:
CD called "Wildinfo Australia"
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Australian Endangered, Vulnerable and Extinct Fauna.
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